TYLER HOLTON NEWS

Pitches well but takes loss Holton (1-2) allowed an unearned run across two innings of relief to take the loss Sunday against the Royals. He struck out three.

Impact Holton didn't allow any hits or walks, but a Bobby Witt sac fly in the bottom of the 10th inning brought home the automatic baserunner and gave Kansas City a 4-3 win. The lefty reliever hasn't allowed an earned run across his last five appearances, during which he's struck out six batters in 5.1 innings. For the season, Holton now has a stellar 1.54 ERA as he continues to serve as a reliable bullpen option for the Tigers.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carpenter (hamstring) exits after 3-hit day, testing Tigers' outfield depth DETROIT -- The Tigers had the stage set for potential walk-off heroics Sunday after Tyler Holton struck out Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. to en...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Witt hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly in 10th, Royals beat Tigers 4-3 to stop 6-game skid

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 to stop a six-game losing streak

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top prospect Jackson Jobe earns 1st major league win as Tigers top Twins 4-0

Jackson Jobe pitched six shutout innings to earn his first major league win as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charged with first loss Wednesday Holton (1-1) allowed two runs on three hits across 1.2 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Yankees. He struck out two.

Impact Holton relieved Jack Flaherty, who blanked New York across 5.1 innings, and the former allowed a two-run home run to Ben Rice that broke a 0-0 tie. Despite the hiccup, Holton has been dependable for the Tigers so far, as this was his first time allowing a run through five appearances. The lefty now has a 2.84 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and six strikeouts across 6.1 innings, and he should remain a key reliever in Detroit moving forward.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Yanks go deep early, hold tight late in series finale DETROIT -- The seventh inning was the difference-maker on Wednesday afternoon for the Yankees in their 4-3 win over the Tigers at Comerica P...

APRIL 9 • MLB.COM

Max Fried outduels high school teammate Jack Flaherty, helps Yankees beat Tigers 4-3 to avoid sweep

Max Fried threw seven scoreless innings to outduel high school teammate Jack Flaherty, Ben Rice hit a two-run homer in the seventh and AL MVP Aaron Judge drove in two more runs to...

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tarik Skubal says he's glad the keyhole at Comerica Park is gone after Tigers asked for input

The Detroit Tigers are wrapping up their first homestand with a subtle change on the field at Comerica Park, putting grass over a strip of dirt that used to be between the pitcher’...

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Greene homers as the Tigers use fast start to beat Mariners 9-6 for 1st win of the season

Riley Greene homered and Javier Báez hit a two-run double in Detroit’s six-run first inning, helping the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 9-6 for their first victory of the season

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sharp in limited spring work Through four Grapefruit League appearances, Holton has allowed one run on two hits and two walks across 3.2 innings while striking out three.

Impact The Tigers haven't used Holton heavily so far this spring after the lefty logged a career-high 94.1 innings during the regular season last year followed by 5.2 more innings in the postseason. Holton was effective in the regular season with a 2.19 ERA and 0.78 WHIP, and he was able to give the Tigers some length out of the bullpen when needed. The 28-year-old also recorded eight saves as a secondary option behind Jason Foley, who led the team with 28 saves. Foley is still likely the top closing candidate in Detroit heading into 2025, but both Holton and newcomer Tommy Kahnle figure to be in the mix.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Holton embracing recognition for do-everything role LAKELAND, Fla. -- Tyler Holton was getting a well-deserved break after a long season when the messages came in from Tigers manager A.J. Hinc...

FEBRUARY 20 • MLB.COM

Tigers' Tyler Holton happy being the face of pitching chaos: 'I love the role' DETROIT - While Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was in New York City on Saturday night picking up his Americ...

JANUARY 27 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Tigers' Tyler Holton happy being the face of pitching chaos: 'I love the role' DETROIT - While Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was in New York City on Saturday night picking up his Americ...

JANUARY 27 • SACBEE.COM

Tigers' Tyler Holton happy being the face of pitching chaos: 'I love the role' DETROIT - While Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was in New York City on Saturday night picking up his Americ...

JANUARY 27 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Tigers' Tyler Holton happy being the face of pitching chaos: 'I love the role' DETROIT - While Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was in New York City on Saturday night picking up his Americ...

JANUARY 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will be opener in Game 1 Holton will serve as the Tigers' opening pitcher Saturday in Game 1 of the ALDS in Cleveland, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Holton pitched in both games of the wild-card series versus the Astros, including as an opener in Game 2. That means he will technically be "starting" back-to-back postseason games for the Tigers, but the bullpen will be heavily involved, of course.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Game 2 Holton will open Game 2 of the Tigers' wild-card series versus Houston on Wednesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact After turning in a 2.19 ERA and 0.78 WHIP through 94.1 innings in the regular season, Holton will now be rewarded with an opening assignment in the playoffs as the Tigers look to advance to the ALDS. He'll likely only remain in the game for an inning or two before turning things over to Reese Olson, though Holton has reached three frames in four of his 66 appearances.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives in opening role Holton drew the start in Sunday's win over Baltimore, allowing zero hits and one walk while striking out four in two scoreless innings. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Holton opened Sunday's game for the Tigers, his ninth start of the season. The 28-year-old excelled, striking out four while not allowing a hit in two dominant frames. The versatile reliever owns a pristine 2.25 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 75:16 K:BB in 92 innings, collecting 13 holds and converting all eight save opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to open Sunday's contest Holton will serve as the Tigers' opening pitcher for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact He'll pick up his ninth start of the season and his second of the series, after previously covering one inning and giving up two earned runs in Friday's 7-1 loss. Before getting tagged for the two runs, Holton had turned in nine consecutive scoreless appearances and allowed just seven baserunners in 12.2 innings during that span. The Tigers will hope that Holton can get through an inning or two Sunday unscathed before he turns the game over to the bullpen. Ty Madden hasn't pitched since Sept. 14 and could be deployed in bulk relief behind Holton.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss as opener Friday Holton (7-2) allowed two runs on two hits over an inning of work to take the loss Friday against the Orioles. He struck out one.

Impact Holton served as the opener and quickly ran into some trouble, as he allowed a leadoff double to Gunnar Henderson. The lefty retired the next two batters but then gave up a two-run home run to slugger Anthony Santander. Holton has been mostly excellent lately, as this was the first time he allowed an earned run in his last 10 appearances, so he should bounce back from this subpar effort.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Making start Friday Holton will start Friday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Holton will make his eighth start of the season Friday for Detroit as he continues to serve as an occasional opener. The left-hander has worked his way into the closing mix with eight saves this season, but it Jason Foley should be the favorite to enter should Detroit have a lead in the ninth inning Friday. Holton has a 2.12 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 70:15 K:BB across 89 innings this year.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up seventh win Tuesday Holton (7-1) pitched two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win in Tuesday 3-1, 10-inning victory over the Royals. He struck out two.

Impact Holton efficiently navigated the eighth and ninth innings before turning things over to Jason Foley, who slammed the door for his 25th save of the year. Holton has eight saves of his own, to go along with the seven wins as well as 12 holds and a stellar 2.12 ERA. The two pitchers have clearly established themselves as Detroit's top two bullpen options, and both should have fantasy value as the regular season wraps up, though Foley has a leg up when it comes to seeing regular save opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records holds Sunday Holton worked around a hit and a walk to toss 1.1 scoreless innings of relief and earn a hold in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Orioles. He struck out one.

Impact Holton has been generating fantasy value in multiple ways recently. The lefty earned a win in relief Wednesday, picked up a save on Friday and then recorded his 13th hold of the season Sunday, as he entered in the sixth inning to face the heart of Baltimore's lineup in a close game. Holton lowered his ERA to a stellar 2.17 in the process, and he should continue to be a valuable bullpen weapon for the Tigers.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Up to eight saves Holton earned the save in Friday's 1-0 victory over the Orioles, allowing one hit while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Holton wasn't able to close out a combined no-hitter for the Tigers, allowing a two-out triple to Gunnar Henderson. However, the left-hander rebounded to strikeout Anthony Santander, stranding the tying run on third to earn his eighth save this season. The 28-year-old Holton has been excellent of late, allowing just one run while striking out 16 in his last 15 appearances (20.1 innings). His ERA is down to 2.21 through 85.2 innings this year with a 0.79 WHIP and 67:14 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE